Superior, AZ truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Superior: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Superior and Pinal County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pinal County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.8 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 6.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Pinal County compares with Arizona
Pinal County against Arizona and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pinal County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pinal County | Arizona | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.0 | 35.9 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 5.2 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.19 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.2% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 95% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.6% | 5.3% | 13.8% | 31% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 42.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.3% | 30.0% | 24.8% | same |
Pinal County has lower values than Arizona for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Arizona on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Pinal County at a glance: 0.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 3.2% in Arizona.
Overview
Police reported 2,060 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pinal County since 2015: 550 people were injured and 136 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
With 10 truck crashes reported in Superior since 2015, this page uses Pinal County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 43.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.1% in Arizona.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.2% of truck crashes, compared with 3.2% in Arizona.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 1.6% in Arizona.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.8 deaths compared with 6.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Superior fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in March; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pinal County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 5 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pinal County) |
|---|---|
| I-10 Noncard@M182 | 14 |
| I-10 Noncard@M177 | 14 |
| I-10 Noncard@M181 | 12 |
| I-10 Noncard@M179 | 12 |
| I-8 Exit 178 A-Ramp@M178A | 11 |
| I-10 Noncard@M203 | 9 |
| I-10 Noncard@M194 | 9 |
| I-10 Noncard@M185 | 9 |
Superior at a glance
| Population | 2,682 |
| Land area | 11.4 sq mi |
| Density | 236 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 85173) | $46,128 |
| Median home value (ZIP 85173) | $137,433 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pinal County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 | — | 5.6 |
| 2000s | 102 | +250% | 9.5 |
| 2010s | 80 | -21% | 6.7 |
| 2020s | 187 | +132% | 9.2 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 187. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 8.0 a year in 2016–19, 9.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Superior
How many truck crashes happen in Superior?
Since 2015, 2,060 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pinal County (550 injured, 136 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Superior?
US-60 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Superior since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Superior?
Truck crashes in Pinal County peak in January, with 10.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Superior?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pinal County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Superior compare with Arizona?
Per 100,000 residents, Pinal County has 34.0 truck crashes a year; Arizona has 35.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Superior?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.